2015 Chevy Tahoe And Suburban: Hot Or Not?

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The 2015 Tahoe and Suburban are the latest and greatest from Chevrolet when it comes to full-size SUVs. Although there’s no denying that they’ve improved vastly in terms of performance, efficiency, tech, comfort, etc, but design is always a topic of debate. And this is why we’ve drafted this post.

The new models have much more to offer than before, but not everyone is convinced by what’s on paper. Let us know: Do you think the 2015 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban are Hot? Or Not?

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I would like to see a sports utility version, something with at least 8 inches of sidewall and 12 inches of wheel travel, this doesn’t have top be a dessert racer, just something lighter with a real off road package that would still be good on the hwy, I would suggest your 3/4 ton 4×4 with 35 in. tires, get rid of that auto locker that dis engages at 20mph! include a selectable locker , do this and you will be number one, stickers do not cut it for me! Vince

when I first came to this I noticed 3 already thumbs downed it. Sort of a typical pansy a mentality, people think these things exist only to cart mommy and the kids to the mall or something. There are those out there that like and use “real” 4×4 capability and do actual off roading. These low riding halfa ed 4×4’s don’t cut it for that however nice they might be. All it is going to do is get you to the ski resort or down a mild two track. Might not sell a ton of them, but it would be there for those who want it and don’t want a Jeep or X-terra. Thumbs down me all you want but in reality, this is the way it really is. I’ll stick up for the true 4×4 crowd whenever I can.

These aren’t really suitable for off-roading use, at least not without major modifications. The only body-on-frame SUVs that are off-road ready are probably made by Toyota: the 4Runner and Land Cruiser, and their Lexus counterparts (the GX 470 and LX 460, respectively). There is also the FJ Cruiser.

Still, I like them and I like the fact that GM has finally decided that large SUV customers like nice interiors, too.

I believe GM and other truck builders use consumer survey panels to help them
design their next models – since there is such risk and expense in making new dies
and crimping and shaping new metal. So THIS is what they come up with?!

Gimme a break. Expect Escalade to look the same – in other words, not much
different at all from the HUUUGE rectangular boxes they previously were. And
to add insult to injury, they add cylinder deactivation and grille shutters to these
gas sucking beasts to increase MILEAGE….Isn’t that a hoot?! I mean – take the
box that your refridgerator came in, place it upon a big steel rail chassis from
your pickup, and there you have it! I suppose guys like a lot of you went to
consumer groups and told GM that you wanted MORE OF THE SAME! And
another large number of potential truck buyers told ’em that they felt more
macho and manly if the truck looked like a Peterbilt or a Kenworth semi truck.

These are the only reasons I believe truck manufacturers keep making this crap.
It’s really sad we can’t move on, and get some rounded edges and sculpted lines
to ease the airflow around large trucks and vans. Even Ford’s upcoming T-Series,
or “Transit” van is highly raked in front for mileage, to compete with the also-
aero Sprinter vans. These trucks couldn’t be more square and ugly. I guess
lots of folks think Bulldogs and Boxers are “beautiful” as well. I don’t know
why American men are so insecure that they have to have a truck that is higher
and squarer and larger than last gen’s model. It’s really weird how ENORMOUS
these vehicles are getting.

JUST SAY YES TO SUCKING MORE FOREIGN OIL , GUYS – It’s all I can say.

Oh – and dig those ” Are gas sucker has eight cylinders and still gets about the
same gas-sucking horrible mileage as Ford’s EcoBoost V-6!” TV commercials!

This truck actually has a better wind drag coefficient than the previous “more rounded” body. The front is more boxy, but has ZERO body gaps. There is no 1/2 inch gap between the bumper and grille, or grille and headlamps to let air into the engine compartment causing noise and drag. There are lower sections on the front valence to deflect more air around the wheel wells instead of up into them and aerospats in front of the rear wheels to do the same. The windshield is more raked and the mirrors were designed for less wind drag also. The rear integrated spoiler in the tailgate actually prevents more wind from whipping under the back of the truck causing drag also.

Before you start spewing, perhaps do some research and learn something instead of looking like an idiot.

Clearly you are not a truck guy. I need a truck to pull 8000 lbs. Try doing that with a 4 cylinder Civic. Yes, trucks use more gas. Get over it. If you don’t like trucks, stop posting like an idiot on truck forums/stories.

Guess what: the contractor who build your home needs a truck to do so. The farmer who grows your food needs a truck to do so. The landscaper who did your yard needs a truck to do so. GET THE POINT!!

I’m anticipating lots and lots of neg votes from the folks who’se fandom for
Chevy and GMC is greater than their common sense.

So just to let you know I’m no “hater” or troll – I own a 1957 Chevy Stepside truck –
Just think, in 1957 they mixed style with rounded curves to make a truck that
I very much feel masculine in. Rounded curves don’t make me feel like some
girly-man! LOL!

And look at the TV commercials – Just like NFL TV, Fox Sports, ESPN and all the others,
who add women on their football shows to garner that female audience, GM has
this annoying ad for their fullsize trucks that show some woman rodeo gal who
doesn’t wear makeup – BUT DRIVES THAT CHEVY TRUCK! How annoying –
and actually manipulative – in my eyes. I think women do drive trucks and don’t
need to be catered to in advertising to be talked into it.

Unfortunately truck manufacturers have to build what customers say they want. And from the market shift in trucks away from the more rounded Chevy’s and Sierra’s towards boxy Fords and Dodges clearly show the styling truck customers like (the majority). I like the new boxier style. It actually has a better wind drag coefficient than previous “rounder” trucks.

As for women in truck advertising, I have no problem with it. Why wouldn’t they have women in the ads using a truck; women do buy and use a truck. I don’t quite understand your issue on that one. Companies need to advertise to the people who buy their trucks, which includes both males and females. More and more women are getting involved in industries that require a truck (construction, plumbing/heating, welding, etc) and therefore they need to advertise to those people also. How is showing a women using a truck for what she does “catering” to women? Couldn’t the same be said about a guy being shown in an ad using a truck for what he does be “catering” to men? Again, I don’t quite get your point.

dpatch … you are absolutely correct! I love to read a sensible reply to an idiot and yours made so much sense compared to his nonsense. If you want a more rounded vehicle, check out a Ford Fiesta, Dodge Dart or some other vehicle that suits your taste. A truck IS a truck and should look like one. As far as trucks getting uglier, well beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. I think trucks are getting better looking, besides getting more efficient in every way.

Dpack, I like what you have to say, I don’t care how ugly the truck is, round or square… Areodynamics is a good thing, The pros of this new look..I am a fan of Chevys percieved reliability, many people are fans of the chevys tranny because of its strength, The cons I believe Chevy makes the least off road worthy truck, it hangs way too low for off road use, I researched Chevys locker, it dis enguages at 20 mph, this needs to change.. The front end is as low as a Honda Civic, I am A fan of the Dodge Powerwagon, with the exception of there reliability… I love and dislike them all about equally.

Hey James,
Foreign oil? Maybe we should be using our own? I will be purchasing my 7th suburban in 2015….
My 07′ has 200k and it the best one yet..(other than the seats not folding into the floor, which sucked)…..I live in Minnesota and this is the best Vehicle made for SNOW STORMS…….

I am surprised anyone likes the new design. It is so boxy and ugly kind of insults the visual senses. Big fan of the 2008 to 2013 Tahoe Hybrid and it’s a shame they dropped it. Having seen the new design glad they did because I would never by a car that looks like the 2015s.

The Tahoe looks okay because it is shorter. But…man. Is the Suburban ugly. These designs are too boxy and boring for me. They remind me of the 90s models. Very bland. I give them credit for trying to go in a new direction. The front end looks decent. But, very boring overall. I was disappointed when I saw one on the freeway. The previous models were so much more attractive.

There had to been multiple designers for the Taho. The front looks good, the Interior is great, but who ever had the input and finalization for the rear just gave up. the back end profile looks horrendous. Realll, it looks like they took inspiration from a brick. Opern the rear hatch glass and you’ll find it filled with big metal frame. Seriously, why have all that glass with a big blind spot on the left and right sides. Not very convenient for utilitarian use. I own 3 GM vehicles (2 GMC’s and a Chevy). This design will not attract me to trade in my older GM’s.

What happened with the design? The new Tahoe/Suburban looks like a hearse. The prior model was so much better looking. Have to say Ford SUV has nicer lines. Ditch this model and get something nicer back out there.

I am and have been a Chevy owner all my life. I have owned 17 chevy’s from a 62 Impala to my 12 Tahoe. I have never been more uninspired with the new designs. The Tahoe and the Suburban look like nothing more than a rectangular box with four wheel wells. Much like drawing a stick man! The new Silverado has few improvements but the 2016 certainly looks better than the past few. The grill is enormous and offensive! The wheel wells appear square, excessive in size and make the wheels and tires look like the diameter of a baseball! They have also managed to design a grill for the Camaro that I believe will interchange with a Toyota Camary. Never thought I would see Chevy screw that classic 69 look up. For the first time in my life I am looking at other brands. Problem is, I am finding exactly the same crap! Very dark automotive times in style. All performance and quality remains great. I agree with guest speaker